QW Research Advisory Group

Qualifications WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0664ffProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£40k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

09 Mar 2026

Deadline 27 Mar 2026

Description

Qualifications Wales set up a Research Advisory Group to help us develop our research function. The second term of this group has come to an end and we are seeking experts to continue the work of the group into the next term. The key role of this group is to provide advice and challenge on individual projects as well as the organisational research plan as a whole. Advice with regards to individual research projects will involve aspects of research design, methodology, analysis and the reporting of findings. Members will also be asked to share with the group research, either their own or from the wider field, that might be of interest to QW. We require between five to eight individuals with knowledge and expertise in the field of assessment/qualifications and research to sit on our panel. To apply please obtain Tender documents from

Scope

Reference
QWL252618
Total value
£40,000 excluding VAT
£48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
04 May 2026 to 04 May 2030
Possible extension to 04 May 2031

If no scope change and all KPIs are met

Main category
services
CPV classifications
73000000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
1. A proven track record of conducting and/or overseeing a programme of research in an education context.quality
2. Knowledge and experience of research relevant to qualifications and assessment.quality
3. Ability to give sound advice on research relating to areas such as assessment, qualifications, the regulation of qualifications, pedagogy and/or curriculum.quality
4. Ability to communicate in a research group environment by contributing to group discussions and giving individual perspectives.quality

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
18 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
Submission deadline
27 Mar 2026, 10:00 am
Submission address
To view the instructions, specification and to apply - please follow the link/s below: https://haveyoursay.qualifications.wales/research-advisory-group https://dweudeichdweud.cymwysterau.cymru/grwp-cynghori-ar-ymchwil
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition